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Newspaper

Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

4

Wenatchee Theater to Open New Line Next Wednesday

The Wenatchee Theater will inaugurate a new line of amusement next Wednesday at 8 30 p m It features a modern movable picture machine from Seattle venues The Edison Supply Co provides films with John son operating The program includes illustrated songs by Miss Faun Wells and accompaniment by Mrs Ferguson Military films for G A R day and trips through foreign lands accompany a 10 cent child 20 cent adult price The band plays before the show and babies are welcome Central Washington agents also advertise Parker Fountain Pens.

Wenatchee Theater Ferguson Star Pantages Coliseum Seattle Edison Supply Co Johnson Wenatchee Faun Wells J. E. Ferguson G. A. R. Day United States

Holcomb Hosts Employees With Blindfolded Night Out

Holcomb entertained employees with a mystery journey starting from Douglas to Okanogan then 309 King Street for a three course dinner. Willis Poe and others entertained with stories and songs after dinner as guests returned to the Holcomb home for games and singing.

Mr. Holcolmb Douglas Okanogan Pslouse King Street Willis Poe Chas Bowman Harvey Snider Charles Elfers Holcomb Messrs. H. Snyder F. S. Hull W. Wine W. Poe Chauncey and Closs George J. Winchell E. W. Burdick Chas. Bowman Chas. Elfers Paul Garrett Harold Hull Mesdames H. Snyder Misses Wine Poe Winchell Burdick

Mrs Christenson Dies in Seattle After Operation

Telegraph report states Mrs. Christenson died in Seattle at 2 33 after a hospital operation. she and her husband moved from Wenatchee for the winter. Funeral planned in this city with A A Piper assisting Masonry. body to be taken to Mrs. Reeves home tomorrow. Further details to follow.

Carl Christenson A. A. Piper Masonic Order Christenson Frank Reeves

The First Jingle for Pearl P. Holcomb’s Store

A nostalgic verse praises Pearl P. Holcomb’s Wenatchee shop describing honest wares from food to dry goods. The poem touts quality and dependable prices with cheerful rhythm, calling the store an institution opposite to buncombe. It closes with the signoff John, Jr.

Wenatchee Pearl P. Holcomb Buncombe John, JR

Funeral plans for Reeves residence in Wenatchee

Noon reports say the body arrives in Wenatchee Wednesday evening and will be taken to the Reeves home on Chelan street. The funeral is set for Thursday at 1 30 p m with the Eastern Star and the Masons in charge and Rev T A Hilton conducting services.

Wenatchee Reeves Chelan Street Eastern Star Masons T. A. Hilton

Infringement tale ties to famed publisher McNally

A Chicago lawyer recalls Andrew McNally’s view on copyright breach. He compares the offender to an innocent amateur in publishing and tells a village tale of a young girl delivering game to a rector while her father is a poacher in Ireland.

Andrew McNally Chicago McNally Ireland Loyd Clare

Nobly Paid Bet Honors Queen Bertha Victory

Lord Falmouth, a horse breeder, breaks his rule and bets Mrs. Scott sixpence on Queen Bertha in the Oaks race. Queen Bertha, ridden by Tom Aldcroft, narrowly defeats Marigold. Falmouth presents a diamond-set sixpence brooch to Mrs. Scott in gratitude.

Lord Falmouth John Scott Queen Bertha Falmouth Mrs. Scott Bertha Tom Aldcroft Marigold Whitewall

An Odd Place of Worship in Burma

The piece notes a lone rock near Moulmein that houses ancient cave temples. Multitudes of Buddha images line the walls and thousands of statues fill the chambers. The site, carved from bat habitats into devotional spaces, has long drawn pilgrim feet.

Burma Moulmein Boston Transcript

Widow in Kentish Village Handles Fifth Husband

A grim village tale ends with the widow revealing she had already buried three husbands and recently hired the barber who shaved the corpse. The undertaker probes whether she plans a fifth husband, and she quips about timing and precipitate choices.

Mrs Jackson in Leavenworth Visits with Maud Merriam

Mrs Jackson of Leavenworth visits with her friend Miss Maud Merriam on Pensylvania avenue describing a social call and local acquaintances.

Mrs. Jackson of Leavenworth Miss Maud Merriam Pensylvania Avenue

Jingles Prompt Readers to Submit to Daily World

The Daily World invites readers to submit jingles with full names for a $1 payment. Accepted jingles earn the contributor one dollar, with the first arriving jingle to be found in another column. Many submissions arrived too late for this issue.

Daily World

New Year Opens Savings Account at Columbia Valley Bank

A New Year offer invites individuals to open a savings account with Columbia Valley Bank. The promotion highlights simple terms, accessible services, and potential benefits for account holders starting January 19.

Columbia Valley Bank

Fourth Annual Wenatchee Poultry Show Opens This Week

The Wenatchee Poultry Association announces its Fourth Annual Poultry Show beginning tomorrow for three days. The Wenatchee avenue building, formerly Sherman Clay Co. and Mrs. Webb's Millinery, is being prepared. A. A. Bousquet says the show will feature the finest birds in the state with a similar bird count to last year. Officers listed include C. E. Buttles president and John N. Johnson secretary-treasurer. judge Harry H. Collier. superintendent G. R. Wilson. with an executive committee comprising W. A. Grant and others.

Wenatchee Poultry Association Wenatchee Avenue Sherman Clay Co The C. E. Buttles W. W. Gray John N. Johnson G. R. Wilson Harry H. Collier W. A. Grant D. M. Payton A. A. Bousquet W. M. Allen H. Heidenhein

World today ads promise relief for pocketbooks

The page touts advertisements as remedies for financial strains, urging readers to scan the ads for bargains. It frames shopping as a low-cost solution to economic woes and invites wide reader engagement with the listed offers.

Cooperage Works Start in Aberdeen

Aberdeen reports the Western Cooperage plant opened yesterday with a full crew and plans to operate through the year as indications point to year long operation.

Cooperage Aberdeen Western Cooperage Works

Woodmen and Royal Neighbors to Limit Installation Crowd

The Woodmen of the World and Royal Neighbors will hold a joint installation tomorrow night but will admit only members and their families due to crowd limits. About 200 Woodmen and 50 Royal Neighbors are expected. the program includes officer installations a supper and a dance starting at 8:30 p m.

Woodmen

Women Urged to Vote to Safeguard Seattle Schools

Frank Cooper, superintendent, urged at the Ministerial Federation meeting in the Y M C A Building that women must vote and act united to keep schools out of professional politicians hands. He warned the system could be diverted in thirteen months and stressed clergy and press must demand sustained public interest to avert disaster for Seattle schools.

Frank Cooper Ministerial Federation Seattle Cooper Eoard Cansources Ord Wiele Pervye'l. al

New Wenatchee Council to Meet Without Mayor Tonight

The Wenatchee city council convenes for the first time with Jno A. Gellatly absent in Oregon for Mrs. McDonald’s funeral. Members listed include A. A. Bousanet F. D. Case H. R. Parshall M. G. Russi C. E. Buttles L. H. Belser and C. Wildberger. Graves becomes city treasurer and Kaupp city health officer in an acting capacity.

Wenatchee Jno A. Gellatly Oregon L. H. Bel‘ser C. Wildberger J. E. Graves A. T. Kaupp

Mild Springlike Weather Sparks Farm Activity near Quincy

Nellie Boland reports mild springlike weather around Quincy with widespread rain replacing snow. Farmers are clearing plowing and many are setting out fruit trees as Christmas services at Allouez Catholic church attract large crowds in the thrifty German settlement.

Nellie Boland Quincy Allouez

New Year Greeting From Mme Tiffany

A New Year greeting to patrons announces a sale on a line of ladies goods at reduced prices. Mme Tiffany invites inquiries and cites the Woman's Exchange price quotes as a highlight of the offer.

Mme Tiffany

Moneylender John A. Gellatly Offers 10 Percent Loans

Those with funds to lend are advised to consult John A. Gellatly who handles securities and titles and is in a position to loan money at ten percent per annum, not to you.

John A. Gellatly

Wenatchee Business College Seeks Student Helpers

The Wenatchee Business College invites young people to apply for work this winter to help cover expenses. Several positions are available for both young women and young men who can undertake a complete course in commercial instruction. Write at once.

Wenatchee Business College

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Mers’ and Merchants’ Bank of McKinley Vachon Arrow Livery A. J. McCullough W. M. Rice Leavenworth Liveryman Chelan Rice the Liveryman U. F. Lake Wenatchee,Wash Palace of Sweets Wenatchee Bakery F. A. Mechtel Prop Proctor Mission Stree Hot Andy Brown Daily Word Washington Parker Fountain Pen Pogue Drug Co Hindoo Madras St. James’ Gazette Supt H. J. Kimmel South King Street L. O. Hall Fern Candy Co. F Howard Thoma Guarantee Fund Life Association Tacoma, Washington
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